Lions (Panthera leo) are the most social of all big cats and live in prides that typically consist of several related females, their cubs, and one or two males. Lions are found in sub-Saharan Africa and India. They are the second-largest living cat species, after tigers.
Tigers
Tigers (Panthera tigris) are the largest living cat species and are found in Asia. Tigers are solitary animals that live in large territories. They are ambush predators that typically hunt large prey such as deer, wild boar, and antelope.
Leopards
Leopards (Panthera pardus) are found in sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Leopards are solitary animals that live in large territories. They are ambush predators that typically hunt large prey such as deer, antelope, and wild boar.
Jaguars
Jaguars (Panthera onca) are found in Central and South America. Jaguars are solitary animals that live in large territories. They are ambush predators that typically hunt large prey such as deer, tapirs, and capybaras.
Snow leopards
Snow leopards (Panthera uncia) are found in the mountains of Central Asia. Snow leopards are solitary animals that live in large territories. They are ambush predators that typically hunt large prey such as ibex, blue sheep, and marmots.
Cheetahs
Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) are the fastest land animals and are found in Africa and Asia. Cheetahs are solitary animals that live in large territories. They are pursuit predators that typically hunt gazelle, impala, and other small to medium-sized prey.
Pumas
Pumas (Puma concolor) are found in the Americas from Canada to Chile. Pumas are solitary animals that live in large territories. They are ambush predators that typically hunt large prey such as deer, elk, and moose.
Ocelots
Ocelots (Leopardus pardalis) are found in Central and South America. Ocelots are solitary animals that live in large territories. They are ambush predators that typically hunt small prey such as rodents, birds, and reptiles.
Margays
Margays (Leopardus wiedii) are found in Central and South America. Margays are solitary animals that live in large territories. They are ambush predators that typically hunt small prey such as rodents, birds, and reptiles.
Geoffroy’s cats
Geoffroy's cats (Leopardus geoffroyi) are found in South America. Geoffroy's cats are solitary animals that live in large territories. They are ambush predators that typically hunt small prey such as rodents, birds, and reptiles.